What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation (PENFS) on weight and other anthropometric outcomes in children with functional dyspepsia (FD).

February 27, 2026

Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation Improves Weight and Other Anthropometric Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With Functional Dyspepsia Who Restrict Their Oral Intake.

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation (PENFS) on weight and other anthropometric outcomes in children with functional dyspepsia (FD).
Conducted assessments of oral intake and weight before and after PENFS treatment.
Follow-up measurements were taken at 3 months post-treatment.
Evaluated gastrointestinal and psychological measures alongside anthropometric outcomes.
PENFS treatment significantly improved oral intake and weight in children and adolescents.
Improvements in anthropometric measures were sustained at the 3-month follow-up.
Treatment also indicated benefits in gastrointestinal and psychological measures.

Abstract

PENFS improved oral intake, weight, and other anthropometric measures in addition to GI and psychological measures in patients with FD. Changes in anthropometrics were sustained at 3-month follow up. PENFS may be an effective treatment for patients with FD, including children, and restrictive eating to optimize nutritional outcomes. Future studies should include prospective clinical trials and investigate the mechanism of action of PENFS on eating habits.

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Cite This Study

Waheed et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a1350eed1d949a99abe99b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/nmo.70273

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